Paige Patterson
One Small Church-One Prodigious World
Born and reared in Texas, I erroneously concluded that my six decades of exploratory roaming down almost every farm-to-market road, state...
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ENGAGING EVEN THE MOST DIFFICULT SUBJECTS IN THEOLOGY & CULTURE
IN HIS MORE THAN FOUR DECADES OF LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION,
Dr. Patterson has often offered students the opportunity to ask deep and difficult questions, placing himself in the proverbial “lion’s den.” Here, Dr. Patterson and various other well-known leaders will continue to help Christians wrestle with biblical texts, cultural dilemmas, and current issues. To submit a question into the Lion’s Den, simply send a message through the “Contact” tab above.
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Paige Patterson
Nov 12 min read
A New Book— Unique and Remarkable
Some thoughts on Dr. George Braswell's new book, Seven Presidents & One Professor.
Paige Patterson
Oct 113 min read
Ideas for Showing Appreciation to Your Pastor and His Family
From the heart of my wife Dorothy Patterson are these words: October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and Pastor Appreciation Day falls on...
Paige Patterson
Feb 213 min read
The Incredible Race: Dr. Rhonda Kelley
In the book of Hebrews, the writer encourages followers of Christ to run their race with endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus, so they...
Paige Patterson
Feb 201 min read
Rhonda Harrington Kelley: A Tribute
There are not enough words to truly describe the spiritual impact of Rhonda Kelley on the lives of so many. I believe anyone in her...
Paige Patterson
Jan 43 min read
Junior Hill—The Anointed of God
Amos, the herdsman of Tekoa, did not look like a prophet, dress like a prophet, or act like a prophet. He even confessed that he was not...
Paige Patterson
Nov 9, 20233 min read
Roger Spradlin's Approach to Heaven
The greatest of God’s preachers and prophets do not ride white steeds through the ivory gates of glory. Rather, like Dr. Roger Spradlin,...
Paige Patterson
Nov 2, 20232 min read
A Short, New Book
A reader of blogs penned by this old preacher may have noted that seldom have I written about my own ministry except when it impinged on...
Paige Patterson
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Savoring the Ancient
Antiquity is not universally preferable to the present or to the future. Some of us can still remember “party telephone lines,”...
Paige Patterson
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Witnessing Miracles: Part two
Attending the Convocation ceremony at Truett-McConnell University provided yet another miracle that I can never forget. Dr Maël Disseau...
Paige Patterson
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Witnessing Miracles: Part One
What would it have been like to be standing in the crowded living room with Jesus when four friends dismantled a perfectly good ceiling...
Paige Patterson
Jul 22, 20232 min read
The Strange Track of God’s Blessings
Did you ever consider that the manifold blessings of the Creator chart a distinct and unanticipated path through the wilderness of life?...
Paige Patterson
Jul 5, 20231 min read
A Note of Appreciation For First Baptist Church Dallas
On behalf of hundreds who were blessed by Pastor Robert Jeffress, Tyler Brinson, our choir, and our orchestra on the paradise island of...
Paige Patterson
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Another Wonderful Anticipation of Heaven
Differences among people on earth are inevitable and, in some cases, even necessary. Occasionally these differing perspectives inhibit...
Paige Patterson
May 9, 20232 min read
I was wrong again
Only too well I recall saying to Dr. Mark Ballard, “No, you cannot build a new Christian College in southern Vermont. Do not even try. As...
Paige Patterson
May 3, 20233 min read
What a Southern Baptist Can Learn from an Independent Baptist
Last Friday night, I attended the anniversary of the ministry of Evangelist Tim Lee. The title of this essay is not intended to suggest...
Paige Patterson
Apr 19, 20233 min read
A Chariot for the Prophet
Heaven’s transport was engaged Tuesday to bring another prophet home to his eternal reward. The chariot called for Charles Stanley, and...
Paige Patterson
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Church Theft
The Dallas Morning News (11-9-22) chronicled the decision of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church’s vote November 7, 2022, with a 94%...
Paige Patterson
May 9, 20223 min read
An African Hunter
This last week I received one of those heart-breaking, sad, and thrilling joyful call that announces the inaugural homegoing of a...
Paige Patterson
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Faithful, Humble, Courageous, Brilliant
This morning I awakened lonely. General T.C. Pinckney had given a final salute to all of us and answered the roll call of the Savior in...
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